The Anton Savage Show
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Anton Savage presents a bright, lively and engaging current affairs magazine show to kickstart your weekend.
The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.
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The programme features all the latest news, features and opinion along with conversations about the conversations you are having on a Saturday morning from 9-11am.
Listen and subscribe to The Anton Savage Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.
You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
Episodes
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Jul 27, 2024 • 16min
What's Going on with Louisa Meehan & Paul Hayes
Joining Dermot Whelan to go through some of the main stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM & Paul Hayes, CEO of Beachhut PR.
Jul 27, 2024 • 20min
Paris Olympics opening ceremony recap with Ger Gilroy
The Olympic Games got underway yesterday evening in Paris with thousands of people, including athletes, travelling down the Seine on hundreds of custom-made floats. Off The Ball's Ger Gilroy was on hand to soak it all in - he joins Dermot Whelan to tell him all about it.
Jul 21, 2024 • 15min
In conversation with John Conroy
When it comes to the Irish connection with Hollywood, the likes of Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Cillian Murphy tend to steal the limelight but cinematographer, John Conroy can boast a multitude of award wins and film credits with some of the biggest names in the business as well. He joins Luke O'Neill to talk about his start in the film industry, the ins and outs of his role on set, and more.
Jul 21, 2024 • 13min
European tourism protests: What are the issues?
Overtourism in certain holiday hotspots like Barcelona, Dubrovnik, and Amsterdam is putting pressure on health services, waste management, and housing at the expense of locals, which in turn has led to widespread protests from residents. Travel Extra Editor, Eoghan Corry joins Luke O'Neill to discuss the issues.
Jul 21, 2024 • 20min
What should Ireland's Covid inquiry look like?
Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said he wants to see a Covid inquiry plan published before the Dáil returns in September but whenever that plan begins to take shape, what should a Covid inquiry in Ireland look like and what might be the key learnings? Joining Luke O'Neill to discuss is Professor Cliona O' Farrelly, Chair in Comparative Immunology and Biochemistry at Trinity College & Nessa Fee, Junior Council who is involved in the UK Covid Inquiry with some of the Departments in Northern Ireland.
Jul 21, 2024 • 47min
Anton's Sunday Newspaper Panel July 21st
Joining Luke O'Neill to discuss the main stories in the Sunday papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; John Downing, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent; and Aisling O’Rourke, Podcaster and media lecturer.Tommy Rooney, GAA Correspondent with Off the Ball also stopped by to preview the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final taking place today.
Jul 20, 2024 • 8min
CrowdStrike Chaos: What happened & what's the latest?
Asoftware update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has resulted in worldwide IT chaos for Windows devices, causing cancelled flights, healthcare disruption and potential payroll problems. As the disruption continues, Luke O'Neill got the latest from Technology journalist, Emmet Ryan.
Jul 20, 2024 • 14min
In conversation with Dr Marie Cassidy
Dr. Marie Cassidy was State Pathologist from 2004 until her retirement at the end of 2018. She has since signed a two-book deal for a crime fiction series set in Dublin which was inspired by her career. She joins Luke O'Neill to discuss.
Jul 20, 2024 • 15min
Ask the Expert: Dietitian Sarah Keogh
For this week’s installment of Ask the Expert Luke O'Neill is joined by Sarah Keogh, Dietician and founder of Eatwell.
Jul 20, 2024 • 15min
Alzheimer's drug approvals & possible impact for patients
The FDA has approved a second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow the onset of the disease and it is expected that the drug will be approved for use in the EU in the coming months. To the possible impact this could have Luke O'Neill is joined by Prof Sean Kennelly, Clinical Director of the Institute of Memory and Cognition in Tallaght University Hospital & Newstalk presenter, Clare McKenna.
